From mayor to meth and other odd crimes

A former mayor of a wealthy city in Michigan is charged with possessing drugs, and other bizarre crime news in this edition of the bizarre blotter.

From mayor to meth and other odd crimes

'Obviously, some things have gone wrong in his life' Seth ChafetzOnce a mayor of the particularly affluent Michigan city of Birmingham, Seth Chafetz is facing possession of methamphetamine charges. The 53-year-old was the target of an undercover investigation, police say. A sting operation took place earlier this month, with officers exchanging $100 for meth, police say. Chafetz' roommate, Brian Edward Brook, also is facing charges, but is believed to have fled to the West Coast. The city's manager, Bob Bruner, ...

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